Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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October 26

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Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.parkrun.us
Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun Costume Party

Join us for a spooktacular free 5K! Let’s try to break last year’s record shenanigans with everyone decked out for ...

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Prairie Creek Preserve

Park at the Prairie Creek Lodge. This trip will be group led. We will split into two groups. Group one ...

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 7204 Co Rd 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
Category: Free

Florida Color Horse Club Spooktacular Colors Show

APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!

8:00 am
Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: showfchc.com
Category: Free

ACPS School is in Session: A Balancing Act for Caregiver

We are excited to announce the rescheduled Parent Conference: "School is in Session: A Balancing Act for Caregivers" on Saturday, ...

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.sbac.edu
Category: Free

399 Sports: Shoot for Success Basketball Camp

399 sports introduces Shoot for Success Basketball Camp for FREE on October 26! Featuring our best coaches! Come join us ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
Category: Free

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats

Bugs & Hisses to you, stop by for a "spell" and some candy. Celebrating our 8th annual Haunted House. Sponsored ...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

International Car Show at Butler Town Center

Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the Fourth Annual International Car Show! The show will feature over 120 cars and ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Two adjoining parking lots across the street from The Cheesecake Factory
Cost: free for spectators
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Micanopy Fall Festival

Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
Category: Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: free
Website: ufhealth.org
Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

9:00 am - 9:55 am
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Haunted Halloween Fest

Costume Contest for kids (16 and under -- w/ prizes in all three categories!), Candy given out by vendors, Crafts ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: Free admission, Free parking, Free bounce house
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

108 Vine: The Happy Haunting Event

Join us for our annual Happy Haunting on October 26th from 10 AM to 2 PM at 108 Vine! Enjoy ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 108 Vine 3739 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Audi Gainesville: Authentic German Oktoberfest

Audi Gainesville presents the 6th annual Oktoberfest. Join us for a day of fun with authentic German food, craft beer ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Audi Gainesville, 1920 N Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Cade Museum Sparks and Spooks

Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 4 ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Children (17 years & under) get in free in costume
Website: cademuseum.org
Category: Free

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

Please bring your family and friends to enjoy games, food, crafts, prizes, auction, and more! The festival is FREE for everyone ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

High Springs Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe together with High Springs Park & Recreation and Community Redevelopment Agency presents The Great ...

10:00 am
Location: Railroad Greenspace-West Side, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: Registration is free!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Ocala Arts Festival

October 26 & 27, 2024 in Downtown Ocala 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 1 NE 1st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34470
Cost: free
Website: fafo.org
Category: Free

RideNow Powersports Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spooky, family-friendly event at RideNow Powersports! Bring the kids for a fun-filled day of Trick or ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 4820 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

11:00 am
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
Website: millcreekfarm.org
Category: Free

Polaris of Gainesville Off-Road Trunk or Treat

Join us this Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM for our annual Trunk or Treating event! Bring the whole ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Polaris of Gainesville 12556 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

UF Baseball Fall Practice

The Florida Gators baseball team is set for its third week of fall practice beginning on Monday, October 21, highlighted ...

11:00 am
Location: Condron Ballpark 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

University of Florida Molecular Mania at the Oaks Mall

Unleash your inner scientist with ghoulishly delightful activities! From creating fake snow to oobleck, you’ll have tons of fun while ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Oaks Mall Belk Food Court 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
Cost: Admission is free for the brave souls who dare to join!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Spooky Movie Matinee

Come get your scare on!

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Halloween at Haile Equestrian

Come enjoy our annual FREE EVENT This event will feature: -FREE pony rides -Costumed horses -Horse grooming & feeding stations -Trick or Treat -Games & More! Exclusive ...

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Pre-Register for FREE tickets
Website: www.haileequestrian.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Creativity Lab Monster Corner Bookmarks - Archer Branch

Unleash your inner monster! Vampires, Jack-o-lanterns, Minions and all things spooky- whip up a corner style bookmark that screams you! Geared ...

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time

We will have Tractor Rides and Children's Story Time on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm. We ...

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 15710 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, 32615
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Bass Pro Shops Gainesville Trick or Treat

Join us for a spooktacular trick or treat adventure here at Bass Pro Shops Gainesville! We are calling all ghouls and ...

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Cupcakes & Conversations: Cribs and Credit

Calling all girls between the ages of 11-18! Join Dream on Purpose to learn about credit and how to prepare for ...

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The event location will be shared via email once you register Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: dreamonpurpose.org
Category: Free

Lakeside Baptist Church Fall Harvest Celebration

There will be 2 bounce houses, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and games.

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Lakeside Baptist Church 22027 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: Everything is free!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Parenting for Heaven’s Sake!

It's not too late to join the events for our new parenting ministry. All parents with school-aged children are invited to ...

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: St. Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

KidStrong Gainesville Open House

Join Us for a Celebration of Our Amazing Community! We've got tons of fun in store for you! This is ...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Newberry Main Street Scarecrow Road Halloween Event

Trick or Treat, Halloween Costume Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest: October 26, 2024 from 3 PM – 6 PM. Free to ...

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Newberry Historic District 25565 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4111
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Street Rods & Home Depot Trunk or Treat

Decorate your car for Halloween, bring some candy, and get ready for some spooky, silly fun! Registration starts at 3:30, ...

3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 7107 NW 4th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

City of Waldo Fall Festival

This City of Waldo tradition will once again transform Waldo City Square into a Fall Festival ! Stop by to ...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Jenkins Kia of Gainesville Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spooky good time! There will be plenty of candy for the kids and a pumpkin painting ...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 2810 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609-6015
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

University City Church of Christ Trunk or Treat

Join us for University City Church of Christs' annual Trunk or Treat. We will have games and lots of candy! ...

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 4626 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free
Website: universitycitychurchofchrist.org
Category: Free

Brooker Community School Fall Festival and Parade

Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities at Brooker Community School's Fall Festival on October 26th! The excitement ...

4:30 pm
Location: Brooker Community School 18551 Charlotte Ave, Brooker, FL 32622
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Cavalli Farm Halloween Party

Join us for our annual Halloween Party! Food, fun and Haunted Hay Ride to follow! Costume Parade at 5 pm.

5:00 pm
Location: NW CR 235 Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Chiefland Methodist Church Fall Festival

Come and enjoy this free family community event on Saturday, October 26th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

City of Chiefland Trunk or Treat

Join us for safe and sweet Halloween treats. Free for all to enjoy.

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Chiefland Trailhead Park, Chiefland FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Deeper Purpose Community Trunk or Treat & Kids Fest

Join us for an Area Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 5 pm to 8 pm. ...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Downtown Starke Great Pumpkin Escape

Come all you ghosts, goblins and ghouls! The Great Pumpkin Escape is just around the corner! October 26th in Historic ...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Historic Call Street, Downtown Starke, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Alachua Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Trunk or Treat event! Join us on October 26 from 5 to ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 14005 NW 146th Ave Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

5:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

Greater Bethel AME Church Trunk or Treat

Spooky treats, hayrides and games! Costumes encouraged.

5:00 pm
Location: Greater Bethel AME Church: 701 SE 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Greenfield Preschool Fall Festival

Come join for a night of free, fall, family fun! We are excited to kick off fall with all your ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

New St Paul Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

A family-friendly event filled with fun, treats, and community spirit!

5:00 pm
Location: New St. Paul Baptist Church 25213 NW 8th Avenue Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Oaks Mall Monster Mash and Trick Or Treat

Monster Mash Is Here Again! Join us at The Oaks Mall on October 26, 2024. Music, dancing, prizes and more! ...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Oaks Mall Jcpenney Court 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: www.theoaksmall.com
Category: Free

Alachua Trick or Treat on Main Street

Beetlejuice! Annually, the Saturday before Halloween, Main Street in Alachua transforms to a pedestrian-only corridor for community children to have ...